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Expressions of interest made for operator of bars and clubs
A deadline for expressions of interest in rescuing a Milton Keynes company from adminstration passes this evening (Friday).
Shop is finalist in awards
A stationery shop has been nominated as one of the top card retailers in the UK.
Estate agent donations lift hospice funds
An estate agency with offices in Milton Keynes and Bedford makes monthly donations from each property sale to boost the coffers of a regional hospice.
Swimming paradise takes shape
The iconic Subtropical Swimming Paradise is beginning to take shape at the new Center Parcs Woburn Forest as 46 Glulam pieces - the longest in the UK at 70 metres - start to arrive.
Video: Music at Bedford Bamberg Spring Fest video
The tastes and sounds of Germany arrived in Bedford at the weekend with the annual Bedford Bamberg Spring Fest.
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Jobs: Entrepreneurs would ‘do it all again’
Nine out of 10 business owners would set out on their own again despite the difficulties of running their own firms.
Jobs: Public ‘backs support for STEM students’
Engineers, manufacturers and scientists are the new rock and roll, as well as being saviours of the economy.
Jobs: The only way may be up for retailers
Fewer companies in the retail and property sectors have been going into administration, says a market watcher who believes it may signal the only way is up.
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Video: Nissan needs engineers to fill skills gaps video
One of Bedfordshire’s flagship companies needs engineers to fill a big skills gap.
Jobs: New code aims to keep pubs in business
Licensees of community pubs are to get help against landlords who abuse their powers.
Local Business
Designer e-ciggie firm is launched
A local entrepreneur has launched the UK’s first designer brand of e-cigarettes - named Salmon & Trout.
Parents criticise council in bus row
Parents have hit out at alleged plans to remove their village bus stop from a school bus route.
Business leaders learn how to drown puppies
Learning how to drown puppies isn’t as cruel as the phrase sounds.
Video: Entrepreneurs gather to meet the high priests of business video
Hundreds of entrepreneurs from across the region have gathered at Cranfield University’s school of management today (Thursday) to get tips and advice at the sixth annual Venture Day.
Last year’s winners speak out on excellence awards
Winners of business awards in Bedfordshire and Luton in 2012 have spoken out to encourage star firms to enter this year.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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Temperature: 5 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: North
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